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Jun 20 (Wed) No Outings Committee Meeting tonight
The Outings Committee won't meet on this regular third Wednesday meeting date. The next meeting is Wednesday, July 18. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Jul 18 (Wed) Outings Committee Meeting
This third Wednesday of a month at 6:30 is time for our monthly gathering to plan outings. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Jul 23-27 (Mon-Fri) Holy Cross Wilderness Area, Central Colorado
Arrange to carpool or drive to a group campsite reserved for us near Leadville on Sunday night, July 22. (You may also camp there on July 21). One group will hike 28 miles in five days on the Fall Creek Trail to the ghost town of Holy Cross City, over Fancy Pass and then down via the Cross Creek Trail. Another group, starting at another trailhead, will hike a similar distance to Holy Cross City, Fancy Pass, the Missouri Lakes and Lonesome Lake. Trailheads are west of U.S Highway 24 between Leadville and Minturn. PARTICIPATION IN THIS OUTING HAS REACHED CAPACITY. Trip rated: Moderately Strenuous. Coordinator: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Allow time on both ends of this trip for travel to and from the trailheads. A day and night at high altitude before July 23 may ease adaptation to trailheads near 10,000'. Camp altitudes after Sunday night, July 22 will approximate 11,000'. The highest trail elevation (Fancy Pass) is 12,529'. A previous backpacking trip, ideally with the Dallas Sierra Club and at altitude, is required. Leader approval to participate is required. Call if interested.
Aug 15 (Wed) No Outings Committee Meeting tonight
The Outings Committee won't meet on this regular third Wednesday meeting date. The next meeting is Wednesday, September 19. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Aug 30-Sep 4 (Thu-Tue) Backpack in the Weminuche Wilderness, SW Colorado
It's been six years since we've been to the Weminuche and we're going back this year! Depart on a chartered bus with two seats per person on the evening of Aug. 30 and return by 6 a.m on Sept. 4. The Weminuche, largest Wilderness Area in Colorado, straddles the Continental Divide. Trail altitudes range from 9,300' at Thirty Mile Campground to 12,500'. Complete trip details and sign-up information are in this PDF file. This has always been one of our most popular trips, so sign up soon or you'll miss our visit to one of the most beautiful and spectactular wilderness areas in Colorado. Coordinator: Ande Johnston Send Email 214-914-3590
Sep 19 (Wed) Outings Committee Meeting
This third Wednesday of a month at 6:30 is time for our monthly gathering to plan outings. Come upstairs at Whole Foods Market, SE quadrant of Preston Road and Forest Lane, Dallas. Anyone interested in outings is welcome to attend and participate. Reply to Mark to be added to the advance agenda email list or to suggest an agenda item. Organizer: Mark Stein Send Email 214-526-3733
Oct 19-21 (Fri-Sun) Fall Weekend at Beavers Bend State Park, Oklahoma (Save the date!)
Celebrate fall by joining us for a weekend in scenic southeastern Oklahoma. We have a large group compound reserved, complete with your choice of rustic cabin or tent camping, bathhouse (flush toilets and hot showers!) and dining hall with kitchen. We'll offer Saturday hike options with Dallas Sierra Club leaders, ranging from a one-mile nature trail to a 7-mile trail over multiple ridges. The park offers additional activities, including paddling (rentals available), horseback riding and more. We also offer a Saturday night catered dinner option. This weekend is for singles, couples, families, friends and all ages. Details and reservation information will be posted here in August 2018. Send email to the trip coordinator if you'd like to be notified when reservations open. Trip rated: Kid Friendly. Coordinator: Liz Wheelan Send Email 214-368-2306
